When God Reverses the Curse Balak, Balaam, the Donkey, the Angel of the Lord, and a People Called to Display His Glory Malachi 1–4 • Numbers and the Balaam Account • Micah 2 • Revelation 1 • Romans 12 Central Truth: God is holy, His glory cannot be changed, and His purposes cannot be overturned. He can turn the curse of an enemy into a blessing, yet He can also turn the hollow blessings of His own people into a curse when their lives misrepresent Him. Therefore, those He has redeemed are called to hear Him, heed Him, honor Him, and hold forth His truth as priests, kings, living sacrifices, and messengers of His glory. A Holy God Who Shares His Glory Well, well, to God be the praise. Amen and amen. We serve a holy God. And when we say that God is holy, we are talking about His uniqueness, His glory, His beauty, His purpose, His person—everything about Him. There is none like Him. Nobody compares to Him. Nobody stands beside Him as His equal. He is altogether unlike anyone and anything else. And what a wonder it is that this holy God would choose to share His glory with people like us. What a wonder that He would bring us into partnership with Him for the work He has called us to do. We are not God, and we cannot add anything to His glory. We cannot improve Him. We cannot change Him. But He has chosen to put His name upon His people and send His people into this world as representatives of who He is. That means how we live matters. How we speak matters. How we treat people matters. How we handle the revelation God has given us matters. Because although we cannot change God's glory, we can distort how somebody else sees His glory. And that is one of the great

The sermon explores the theological concept of the 'mystery of Christ' as the revelation of God's sovereign plan and His intimate union with believers, drawing primarily from Revelation 1 and Daniel 2. It addresses the struggle of Christians who feel despair or envy when observing the prosperity of those who do not follow God, using Proverbs 23:18 to affirm that a secure future and uncut-off hope are guaranteed by God's character. The message emphasizes that true hope is generated by trusting in God's revealed promises rather than present circumstances, a point illustrated through the journey of Asaph in Psalm 73. The preacher encourages the audience to find peace in the knowledge that God is in control and that their ultimate destiny is glory, thereby breaking the cycle of despair through faith in the eternal plan.

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-24-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Revelation 13, The Beast, and Covid Vaccine Issues-Is There a Connection?/ Is the Roman Catholic Church Apostate?/What is the Difference Between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism?/ 2 Cor. 13:14--How Can People NOT SEE the Trinity Here?/ Can Angels Appear to People and Help Them?/Can They Send Messages?/ Medical Doctors and Driving Forces in Our Society/ Hope Point Church and a Women Pastor?/Bishop Fulton Sheen?/ Pastor Appreciation/ September 24, 2026

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The sermon examines Revelation chapter 10 as a parenthetical pause in the narrative of tribulation judgments, highlighting the appearance of a mighty angel and the symbolism of the little book. The speaker argues that this angel is a distinct messenger rather than the pre-incarnate Christ, citing the angel's oath by the Lord and John's lack of worship as key evidence. The text emphasizes the angel's declaration that God's mystery will be finished at the seventh trumpet, signaling the end of delay for divine justice. The act of eating the book is interpreted as the internalization of God's Word, which is sweet in its promise of the kingdom but bitter in its foreknowledge of coming judgments. The message concludes by encouraging believers to find comfort in God's sovereign control and the importance of prophetic witness during times of turmoil.

Like all the great creeds and confessions, the Athanasian Creed concludes with the Second Advent of Christ and what accompanies and follows. Christ is coming again as judge, and will raise the dead and bring in the eternal state.